Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed cooperation and bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as international developments, during their meeting in Baku.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, included an exchange of views on the current international agenda.
Wang Yi backs Putin–Xi meeting
Wang Yi said China welcomed the planned meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin within the framework of APEC.

The Chinese foreign minister said the APEC meeting would provide an important opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views.

Relations with the United States and regional conflicts on the agenda
Lavrov and Wang Yi also discussed relations with the United States, as well as the situation surrounding the Russia–Ukraine war and conflicts around Iran.
The 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia will convene in Baku on October 15, with representatives of the member states in attendance.